baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2504374-A (GB)
Title: Scaling a detection signal for display in a concealed conductor apparatus
Inventor: OZCELIK IZZET
IPC: G01V3/08
Filed: 2013-05-10
Abstract: An apparatus for detecting a concealed conductor comprises a first aerial 1 and a second aerial 3 that respectively generate first and second signals in accordance with an electromagnetic field, e.g. from a buried utility cable or pipe. The first and second aerials are spaced apart. The first and second signals are processed to determine the difference 9 in energy between the two signals. The difference is scaled 11 (e.g. by a scaling factor 13 less than one), and an offset 17 is added 15 to the scaled down signal. A display 27 (e.g. bar graph) displays a graphic representation of this detection signal which is indicative of the presence of the concealed conductor. The scaling operation reduces the dynamic range of the detection signal, but causes low signal levels to be scaled down too much for the detection signal to be easily observed by the operator. To address this, adding the offset signal brings low signal levels to a value at which the detection signal can be easily observed.
Patent GB-2518645-A (GB)
Title: Modular Thermally Insulated Transportation Container
Inventor: KRZAK CHRISTOPHER ROBERT
IPC: B65D90/02
Filed: 2013-09-26
Abstract: A thermally insulated container 1, for transporting temperature sensitive goods, has a modular construction that includes a plurality of thermally insulated container sections (3, figure 2a) and means 35 for fixing the container sections together. A modular system is also provided enabling a variety of different sized containers to be constructed, wherein each container constructed is sized and shaped for loading onto an aircraft Unit Load Device, such as a pallet, said modular system including thermally insulated wall elements 5, 7 and 9 that are configurable into the container sections. Gel packs containing phase change materials may be mounted on the walls of the container for controlling the temperature and temperature sensors may be included to monitor the containers temperature. An external adjustable support frame may be included to keep the container sections together by applying a compressive load. The wall elements may be filled with insulating foam.
Patent GB-2508290-A (GB)
Title: Capping tool for sealing a heating element such as a radiator during removal
Inventor: JOY MICHAEL PHILIP
IPC: B25B13/50
Filed: 2013-10-16
Abstract: A capping tool 10 for sealing an element from a heating system, the tool comprising a head portion 12 and a handle portion 14, wherein the head portion is provided with a screw-threaded section 16. Further embodiments of the tool include the head portion comprising an external thread and being connected to the handle via a ratchet mechanism. The handle portion can also comprise of a wrench at the opposite end to that of the head portion. The wrench may be an adjustable wrench. The head portion may be provided with an o-ring seal and the tool may comprise of steel or brass. A method of removing a heating element, such as a radiator is also claimed which allows the heating element to be disconnected from the fluid supply and then the capping tool is attached, sealing the element so it can be removed without spillages.
Patent GB-2505364-A (GB)
Title: Method for optimal allocation of resources in a multi-user network
Inventor: MARTINEZ FELICIANO GOMEZ
IPC: H04L12/403
Filed: 2012-05-25
Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to communication systems and more particularly to wired communication systems. One embodiment relates to a network arrangement, comprising at least one master node and plurality of slave nodes coupled to the master node. The master node and slave nodes communicate over a medium (e.g., telephone wiring, coaxial cables, or power lines) with time-variant channel characteristics. The master node includes a processing block to receive inputs from the plurality of slave nodes. The inputs used by the processing block to generate an optimized Time-Division Multiple Access (TDMA) schedule which is broadcast to the plurality of slave nodes. Other methods and systems are also disclosed.
Patent GB-2521384-A (GB)
Title: Motion detection device and system, method for operating a motion detection device and corresponding computer program
Inventor: DITTMANN GERO
IPC: H05B37/02
Filed: 2013-12-18
Abstract: A motion detection device 10 for motion controlled switching of a peripheral device 20 such as a lighting system or air conditioning device having a certain switching characteristic SC comprises a motion detector 11 for providing detection signals DS in response to detected motions and a memory 12 for storing durations D between the detection signals. The motion detection device further comprises a signal generator 13 for outputting a switching signal SW to the peripheral device for switching the peripheral device from a first operation mode to a second operation mode for a certain activation period SP. A controller 14 is further included for controlling the signal generator. The controller is configured to adaptively determine changes to the activation period based on at least a selection of the stored durations and the switching characteristic of the peripheral device.
Patent GB-2512184-A (GB)
Title: Systems and methods for video distribution
Inventor: WILLIS RAYMOND WALTER
IPC: H04N7/18
Filed: 2014-01-20
Abstract: A system and method for distributing a video stream in which a video processor in a first video distribution node receives a video stream from a second video distribution node and sends it in substantially near real-time to a third video distribution node. The video processor may combine and separate meta-data with the video stream, the meta-data containing information about the video stream. The video distribution node may also include a registration server that can associate requests for video streams with registered video streams. The video distribution node may be a software application running on a mobile device and may be used to assist with the distribution of video feeds from remote sources such as unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV). In a further aspect the invention covers a video distribution cloud comprising the video distribution nodes
Patent GB-2517523-A (GB)
Title: Flywheel control scheme
Inventor: TOWNEND RICK
IPC: H02P27/06
Filed: 2014-01-22
Abstract: A control system for a flywheel assembly 12, comprising a rotor 19, includes a plurality of sensors 13 each arranged to detect rotational motion of the rotor and to provide a motion signal indicative of the rotational motion. A controller 14 is arranged to compare each motion signal to an expected signal; and if any of the motion signals are not equal to the expected signal, the controller arranged to disable the flywheel to prevent flywheel acceleration. The rotor may be a permanent magnet rotor. The flywheel assembly may be driven by inverter 11. The expected signal may be a square wave signal. The sensors may be optical sensors detecting dark and light sections of the flywheel. The flywheel rotor and sensors may be positioned within a vacuum. The sensors may detect dust particles from the rotor blinding at least one of the sensors.
Patent GB-2509421-A (GB)
Title: Using biocide coating to prevent marine growth on geophysical equipment
Inventor: STENZEL ANDRE
IPC: A01N59/20
Filed: 2012-01-10
Abstract: Marine geophysical equipment has polyurethane-based material at least partially covering a surface. The surface may be the jacket of a cable such as a marine seismic or electromagnetic streamer, or a seismic or electromagnetic ocean bottom cable. The surface is at least partially coated with a suspension medium and with a biocide. The biocide may comprise particles of copper or copper alloy. The suspension medium may be a solvent such as N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone (NMP). The suspension medium may be mixed with the biocide before it is applied to the surface 54,55, or the suspension medium may be applied to the surface and then the biocide applied to the suspension medium-coated surface 56,67. The method may include curing the coating 58 with a curing agent such as water.
Patent GB-2515167-A (GB)
Title: Normal personal activity monitoring
Inventor: MILLS NIGEL LINDSAY
IPC: G08B21/04
Filed: 2014-04-16
Abstract: A system is provided for detecting normal personal activity within a house or place of residence having a number of functional areas or rooms 11-15. At least one motion detector 17-21 is arranged in each area to be monitored, and a control system receives outputs from the detectors indicative of detected movement. The control system is arranged to await an output from a first detector indicating movement in the space monitored by that detector; then to await an output from a second detector monitoring another space; and to issue an alert in the event that an alert period expires following receipt of the output from the first detector and no receipt of the output from the second detector. The invention is particularly suited to detecting inactivity of elderly, disabled, or handicapped persons. The at least one motion detector may be a PIR detector, an ultrasonic detector, a floor pressure pad, a beam-break detector, or a door switch. The alert period may be dependent upon the time of day or the function space being monitored. The alert period may be restarted each time each time movement is detected in a new area.
Patent GB-2510999-A (GB)
Title: Phase sensitive coherent otdr with multi-frequency interrogation
Inventor: HARTOG ARTHUR H
IPC: G01D5/353
Filed: 2012-10-22
Abstract: A fiber optic sensor system includes a coherent-detection optical time domain reflectometry system to extract phase information from optical signals returned from a fiber optic sensor arrangement in response to a plurality of interrogating pulses. The system includes a frequency-shifting circuit to repeatedly translate the frequency of an optical pulse generated by a narrowband source to generate a train of interrogating pulses of multiple frequencies. The optical signals returned from the sensor arrangement in response to the pulse train is mixed on a photodetector with light from the narrowband source that has not been shifted to generate mixed output signals. The mixed output signals are filtered into frequency bands, and the phase for each frequency band is extracted.
Patent GB-2517577-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle control system
Inventor: HASEDZIC ELVIR
IPC: B60W40/08
Filed: 2014-07-01
Abstract: A method for operating a vehicle, the method comprising monitoring for at least one door opening signal indicating that a door, preferably the drivers door, of the vehicle has been opened or that an attempt to open the door has been made, and automatically starting an engine of the vehicle in dependence on receiving the at least one door opening signal. By starting the vehicle engine automatically, a vehicle start-up procedure can be completed, at least in part, whilst a user is entering the vehicle. The doors are preferably unlocked using a remote device which may be passive or active. If an electric parking brake is disengaged it may be engaged prior to starting the engine. The vehicle may be powered by a conventional combustion engine, hybrid, electric, fuel cell or fuelled with compressed gas.
Patent GB-2528463-A (GB)
Title: Purification system for water from different sources using heat from the sun
Inventor: MUZAEL MAGED HUMOD
IPC: C02F1/14
Filed: 2014-07-22
Abstract: A water purification system comprises an inner tube 4 that receives water from a tank 1 and an outer tube 2 that receives water vapour produced by evaporation of the water in the inner tube using solar heat energy, wherein said water vapour is then condensed and passes through holes (9, figure 3). The condensed water passes through a one-way valve 5 into a tube 6 for direct use in an agricultural drip irrigation system or for collection for other uses. The water contained in the tank may be sea water.
Patent GB-2528939-A (GB)
Title: Electrostatic precipitator
Inventor: WARDLE DEREK
IPC: B03C3/47
Filed: 2014-08-06
Abstract: An electrostatic precipitator assembly 100 includes an electrostatic charging mechanism 106 for inducing a first charge to particulate material being carried in a gas flowing past the electrostatic charging mechanism. The assembly also includes a chamber downstream of the electrostatic charging material, which includes an electrode or electrodes 103 which is/are grounded or can have an opposite charge to the first charge applied thereto, such that the charged particulate material is attracted to and collects on the electrode or electrodes. A further separator is provided downstream of the electrode(s), the further separator including an electronically chargeable permeable member 114 through which the gas flows in use. The permeable member in use has the same charge as the particulate material so as to repel the particulate material and substantially prevent the particulate material from passing therethrough. The permeable member may be a stainless steel mesh. A method of separating particulate material from a gas is also claimed.
Patent GB-2520139-A (GB)
Title: System and method for controlling configuration of vehicle power steering based on driveline operation
Inventor: TEMPLE NICK
IPC: B62D6/00
Filed: 2014-09-10
Abstract: A method and system of controlling a configuration of a vehicle power-assisted steering (PAS) system is provided. The method includes detecting at a vehicle a change between two-wheel-drive driveline operation and four-wheel-drive driveline operation; accessing a pre-defined PAS profile stored at the vehicle based on the detected change; and operating the vehicle PAS system using at least one variable, such as a level of PAS assist, a level of PAS damping or a level of steering wheel return/centring, included in the PAS profile in response to the detected change in driveline operation. The variables may further change dependent on vehicle speed. The PAS system may be electrical or hydraulic, preferably with an electric motor powering a rotary pump.
Patent GB-2518977-A (GB)
Title: A jogging stroller frame with an automatic wheel flattening and folding mechanism
Inventor: WU TSE-CHIEN
IPC: B62B7/06
Filed: 2014-09-12
Abstract: A jogging stroller frame with an automatic wheel flattening and folding mechanism including a swivelably mounted front wheel 12, a driving mechanism 6 mounted between a foldable frame 10 and a pair of rear wheel sets 21 for automatically pivoting the rear wheels about 90 degrees away from the (first) longitudinal travel direction during folding for storage 200, as well as a sleeve 24 for retaining and rotating the rear wheels. Preferably the rear wheels are spaced apart neither overlapping nor intercrossing each other when folded; the rotation of seat frame 4 turns the front wheel parallel to the rear wheels via a linking rod 16 during folding; a push arm 3 rotates a driving mount (61, see figure 3) and pulls a pin (64), which is slidably received in the sleeve 24 against a return spring (63) thereby rotating the rear wheel set to the stored (second) direction.
Patent GB-2535753-A (GB)
Title: Particles comprising fusion proteins
Inventor: Nicholas Alexander Roesen
IPC: C12N7/04
Filed: 2015-02-26
Abstract: Provided is a virus-like particle comprising a membrane and a fusion polypeptide, wherein the membrane is a lipid bilayer 5 and the fusion polypeptide comprises: (a) a core polypeptide enveloped by the membrane 4; and (b) a membrane-spanning polypeptide which crosses said membrane at least once 2. The core polypeptide may be a protein such as ferritin or lipoamide acetyltransferase, or a viral capsid such as that of hepatitis E, Norwalk virus, Parvovirus B19, Rabbit haemorrhagic disease virus, murine polyoma virus or human papilloma virus. The fusion polypeptide may also comprise a linker polypeptide 3 and/or a polypeptide tag 1. Also provided are nucleic acids and vectors coding for the said particle and methods for producing the said particle. Also provided are methods for using the said particle or said nucleic acids as an immunogen or as a vaccine or for the production of a pharmaceutical composition for use in therapy.
Patent GB-2546236-A (GB)
Title: The genome and self-evolution of AI
Inventor: COREY KAIZEN REAUX-SAVONTE
IPC: G06N3/08
Filed: 2015-11-13
Abstract: An Artificial Intelligence Genome (AIG) comprising a modular, hierarchical structure of self-contained data is used to give an AI traits, abilities and/or functions, without having direct control over the actions or operations of the AI but while being able to influence one or more of the traits, abilities and/or functions of the AI. A further aspect provides an Artificial Intelligence Genome Organiser (AIGO) containing structural information, identifying information, and/or traits/abilities of the AIG. A further aspect provides an Artificial Intelligence Genome Controller (AIGC) which enables the ability and permission to create and/or handle the AIG and/or the AIGO. A further aspect provides a computer implemented method wherein an AI is able to evolve without human intervention through the use of the AIG, AIGO and AIGC.
Patent GB-2544505-A (GB)
Title: Cracker snaps
Inventor: MAI CHIM
IPC: A63H37/00
Filed: 2015-11-18
Abstract: The cracker snap, for use within crackers or snappers (2, figure 1), has two snap portions where at least the first snap portion is comprised of a hollow tube 12 with an elastically deformable skin covering 16 attached to one end of the tube 12. The second snap portion 14 extends from the first snap portion and has an end attached to the elastically deformable skin 16 of the first snap portion. When the two snap portions are pulled apart, the deformable skin 16 extends until it breaks or separates from the tube, creating an audible 'snap' without the use of explosives. The second snap portion may be a tube 14 and may be identical to the first snap portion. A second cracker snap is also disclosed featuring two snap portions connected to a sealed capsule (45, figure 6) which is burst with a snap or pop sound when the snap portions are pulled apart from one another.
Patent GB-2538135-A (GB)
Title: Meat processing
Inventor: DECLAN ARTHUR MCDONNELL
IPC: A22C9/00
Filed: 2016-02-26
Abstract: Apparatus for applying a pulling force to a carcass comprises an elongate contraction device 10, such as a ram, having rigid connectors, such as hooks 30, 31, at the ends thereof. The ram may comprise of a cylinder 20 and a rod 21. The ram is adapted to apply an additional pulling force of from 50 to 500kgf to the leg and back muscles of a carcass. The additional force stretches the muscle filaments of the leg and back muscles and is maintained until rigor is complete. The hind leg(s) of the carcass may be hung at an angle of 90 to 170 degrees to the vertical. Tenderised meat in which the muscle fibres are stretched to achieve a sarcomere length of greater than 2.6 is also claimed. A three stage meat conditioning process is also disclosed. The process comprises chilling a carcass for a period of 9 to 14 hours after stunning in air circulated at a temperature of from 10 to 12°C. Further chilling in a second conditioning stage in air circulated at a temperature of from 4 to 6°C. Further chilling in a third conditioning stage in air circulated at a temperature of from +2°C to -1°C. The apparatus may be applied to the carcass prior to the conditioning process.
Patent GB-2548122-A (GB)
Title: Exhaled breath condensate collection device and a kit of parts thereof
Inventor: Sterghios A Moschos
IPC: A61B5/097
Filed: 2016-03-08
Abstract: There is provided a kit of parts for an exhaled breath condensate collection device. The kit comprises a mouthpiece module 100 comprising a breath passageway defined in the mouthpiece module 100 providing fluid conduction from a mouthpiece breath inlet port 122 for receiving exhaled breath to a mouthpiece breath outlet port 124 in use. The kit further comprises a collection vessel 300 for insertion into the device for cooling in use. The collection vessel 300 defines a sealed and resealable chamber for collecting exhaled breath condensate in use. The collection vessel has a vessel breath inlet 326 for admitting exhaled breath into the chamber. The kit of parts is configured such that the collection vessel 300 is: insertable into the device into an sample collection configuration in which the vessel breath inlet 326 is unsealed and in fluid communication with the mouthpiece breath outlet port 124 of the mouthpiece module 100; and removable from the device in a sample containment configuration in which the collection vessel chamber is resealed. One or more parts of the kit of parts is configured and/or operable such that the collection vessel 300 is caused to be resealed into the sample containment configuration after sample collection before the collection vessel 300 is fully removed from the device. The vessel inlet may be sealed with a film seal wherein the mouthpiece outlet port is moveable to penetrate the film on coupling of the mouthpiece breath outlet port in fluid communication with the vessel breath inlet. The resealing mechanism may be a sliding lid 322 which when in the sealed configuration covers and seals the vessel breath inlet.
Patent GB-2534722-A (GB)
Title: Strain isolated fiber bragg grating sensors
Inventor: DOMINO TAVERNER
IPC: G01K11/32
Filed: 2014-10-20
Abstract: A sensing device is used for measuring physical characteristics. The sensing device may include an optical fiber disposed in a tube. The optical fiber may have a section containing a fiber Bragg grating (FBG) sensor. A support member may be coupled to the ends of the section, such that the section includes a length greater than a length of the portion of the support member disposed between the ends of the section. The support member is configured to isolate the FBG sensor from strain in the optical fiber.
Patent GB-2552364-A (GB)
Title: Fore end release mechanism for a shotgun
Inventor: MICHAEL GRUBB
IPC: F41C23/16
Filed: 2016-07-21
Abstract: A fore end release mechanism for selectively connecting and disconnecting a fore end 3 of a shotgun G comprises a fore end iron I, which is configured to be attached to a fore end wood 25. A fore end bolt B comprises a first fixation element 19 that is configured to interact with a second fixation element 27 attached to the shotgun G. The fore end iron I comprises a recess for receiving the fore end bolt B.
Patent GB-2554685-A (GB)
Title: Component monitoring
Inventor: PAUL KEALY
IPC: G07C3/00
Filed: 2016-10-03
Abstract: Component monitoring apparatus 100 is described herein and comprises an input 110 to receive sensor data from a sensor arrangement S1-S4. The sensor data may be representative of a use of a respective component 105 during a monitoring interval. A memory 118 may be provided to store received sensor data and a life parameter associated with the component. An interface 126 may be provided to communicate with a remote device and a power cell 128 may be provided to power the apparatus. The apparatus may be arranged to: store in the memory 118 received sensor data, in response to a trigger, read the sensor data from the data memory and transfer the sensor data to the remote device. Furthermore, in response to receipt of a data packet containing a life parameter associated with the usage of the component 100, store the life parameter to the memory. The component monitor apparatus is permanently attached to the component (at 130) so that the component effectively carries its own life expectancy data.